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My son has Aspergers and we are hopefully moving to Australia

Tina

I obviously will not move away with him, he is 19 and I was surprised that he immediately wanted to go and has been very excited.  The problem is immigration, as he is 19 he is not classed as a dependent.  I have a letter from the GP stating that he relies on me and his step father for his well being as well as financially because as of this time he is not in a position to be capable of working.  I am finding it difficult to express the words to explain that myself and my husband are my son's support network and familiarity.  Has anyone else been in this position or is there anything anyone can suggest to help?? 

  • Tina,, would it be better that you husband works there first for a while,, to see if you enjoys the job, then you and your family follow up later. I would hope although over 18, if you are his carer it could be a joint application as his care-dependant, so as long as you are in the country so is he. A lawyer or Embassy may point you in the right direction, surely there is test cases for this situation. Failing that welcome back to the UK. I feel like everyelse, money talks, there will probably have to be extra insurance or guarantors paid for at some level.,

  • oh I meant I obviosuly will not move there without my son.  sorry for confusion.  I was just wondering if anyone else had managed to get an over 18 dependent over? To have help with the visa.  Yes we are all moving as my husband has been offered a job there and is being sponsored, I just have to ensure my son can come.

  • Intense, I think they are all going to Australia to get away from sinking Britain to the land of milk and honey in Australia. I have heard that the autism health service is very good so you should be okay, just need to get there. Good luck.

  • How would your son be supported if he is in Australia and you and his dad are in the UK though?  I would have thought the Australian authorities would not allow him to emigrate there if the two people he is reliant on for his care and finances are not there with him.  Is there someone sponsoring and going with him?  If so, I would have thought that person would need to guarantee supporting your son and looking out for his welfare rather than his parents.  I'm a bit confused as your post doesn't give much information.